M.E.T.H.O.D. Man
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics

From the slums of Shaolin, Wu-Tang Clan strikes again
Wu-Tang Clan is back with another hit song from the Shaolin slums.

The RZA, the GZA, Ol Dirty Bastard, Inspecktah Deck, Raekwon the Chef You-God, Ghost Face Killer and the Method Man
This song features the members of Wu-Tang Clan, including Method Man.

M-E-T, H-O-D, MAN
Method Man is spelling out his name in a catchy way.

Hey, you, get off my cloud You don't know me and you don't know my style
Method Man is telling someone to get off his back and stop judging him.

Who be gettin' flam when they come to a jam? Here I am here I am, the Method Man
Method Man boasts about how he dominates when he performs.

Patty cake patty cake hey the method man Don't eat Skippy, Jif or Peter Pan Peanut butter, 'cause I'm not butter In fact I snap back like a rubber
Method Man is using a children's rhyme to make a point: He doesn't follow the norm and he's quick to react.

Band, I be Sam Sam I am And I don't eat green eggs and ham
Method Man is referencing another children's story to say he doesn't conform to expectations.

Style will hit ya, wham!, then goddamn You be like oh shit that's the jam
Method Man's style is exciting and impressive, making listeners react with excitement.

Turn it up now hear me get buck wu-wu-wild I'm about to blow light me up
Method Man invites listeners to crank up the volume and join him in his hype energy.

Upside downside inside and outside Hittin you from every angle there's no doubt I am, the one and only Method Man
Method Man is making it clear that he will surprise listeners in every way through his unique style.

The master of the plan wrappin' shit like Saran Wrap, with some of this and some of that Hold up (what?) I tawt I tat I putty tat Over there, but I think he best to beware Of the diggy dog shit right here
Method Man is again referencing children's rhymes to say he plans his music with care, while also warning other rappers to stay away from his stuff.

Yippy yippy yay yippy yah yippy yo Like Deck said this ain't your average flow Comin' like rah ooh ah achie kah Tell me how ya like it so far baby paw
Method Man brags about his unique style while also asking the listener how they feel about it so far.

The poetry's in motion coast to coast and Rub it on your skin like lotion What's the commotion, oh my lord Another corn chopped by the Wu-Tang sword
Method Man compares his music to something as soothing as lotion, while also boasting about the power of Wu-Tang Clan's music to cut through other rap.

Hey hey hey like Fat Albert It's the Method Man ain't no if ands about it It's the Method
Method Man references a beloved cartoon character to emphasize how he's a well-known artist with a specific style that's unlike anyone else's.

All right, y'all get ya White Owls, get ya meth, get ya skins Don't forget your forty And we gonna do it like this I got, fat bags of skunk I got, White Owl blunts And I'm about to go get lifted Yes I'm about to go get lifted I got, myself a forty I got, myself a shorty And I'm about to go and stick it Yes I'm about to go and stick it
Method Man references the drug lifestyle and invites everyone to smoke and drink with him and get high.

Uhh H-U-F-F huff and I puff Blow like snow when the cold wind's blowin' Zoom, I hit the mic like boom Wrote a song about it like to hear it here it goes
Method Man starts a new rhyme scheme to emphasize the impact of his music even when he's not rapping about anything in particular.

Question what exactly is a pantie raider Ill behavior savior or major flavor All of the above oh yeah plus I do so Also flam I'm the man call me super Not an average Joe with an average flow Doing average things with average hoes Yo I'm super I'll make a bitch squirm For my, Super Sperm (check it)
Method Man uses wordplay to describe himself as a superhero rapper with extraordinary swag and power over women.

Check it I give it to ya raw butt naked I smell sex pass the Method Let's get lifted as I kick ballistics Missiles and shoot game like a pistol Clip is loaded when I click bang dang A Wu-Tang slug hits your brain
Method Man continues with the superhero imagery while also delivering an impressive and memorable verse.

J-U-M-P jump and I thump Make girls rumps like pump and Humpty Hump Wow, the Shaolin' style is all in me Child, the whole damn isle is callin' me
Method Man brags about his sexual prowess and his connection to Shaolin.

P-A-N-T-Y R-A-I-D-E-R mad raw I don't cry Meaning no one can burn or toss and turn me Ooh I be the super sperm Chim chimmeny chim chim cherie Freak a flow and flow fancy free
Method Man uses more wordplay to describe his sexual confidence, while also referencing a classic song and dance from a famous musical.

Now how many licks does it take For me to hit the Tootsie Roll center of a break Peep and don't sleep the crews mad deep Wu-Tang Fading motherfuckers like bleach
Method Man uses more clever wordplay to describe his ability to take over other rappers and win over shocked listeners.

So to each and every crew You're clear like glass I can see right through You're whole damn posse be catchin' 'em all cause you vic'd And ya didn't have friends to begin with
Method Man confronts other rappers and challenging them to succeed with a unique and confident style that will win over people.

I'm Here I am, here I am, the Method Man Straight from the slums of Shaolin Wu-Tang Killa Bee's on a swarm (Your soul have just been taken through the 36 chambers of death, kid) (Word to mother, Method Man signing off, peace)
Method Man wraps up the song by once again mentioning his roots and his connection to Shaolin, while also stating his power over listeners' emotions and his formidable position as a Wu-Tang Clan member.